Selling a home in Strathaven?
You’ll need an up-to-date Home Report available to potential buyers when you put your property on the market.
We provide Home Reports across Strathaven, with clear reporting and practical guidance throughout the process.
Quick Answers about selling a home in Strathaven
Do I need a Home Report to sell in Strathaven?
Most homes sold in Scotland require a Home Report, with some exceptions (e.g., private sales not listed on the market). The seller or their agent must provide it.
How old can the Home Report be?
When a property is put on the market, the Home Report must be no more than 3 months old.
What’s included?
A Home Report has three parts:
Single Survey
Energy Report
Property Questionnaire
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Local Market Snapshot
The average price for property in Strathaven stood at £269,898 in January 2025. Though different property types in Strathaven have had different average selling prices over the last 12 months: £379,131 for detached properties, £203,921 for semi-detached, £192,634 for terraced, and £108,561 for flats.
East Kilbride Office Details
Shepherd Chartered Surveyors — East Kilbride
65-67 Strathmore House, The Plazza, East Kilbride Shopping Centre, East Kilbride, G74 1LF
Opening Hours
Monday – Thursday: 8.45am to 5.30pm
Friday: 8.45am to 5pm
Why local knowledge matters
Strathaven, South Lanarkshire, is an affluent former market town and Royal Burgh of some 7,500 residents. The town is located roughly 6 miles from Hamilton and roughly 18 miles from Glasgow in relatively rural surroundings. Strathaven still shows its medieval origins in its Common Green, which is a market square around which the town has developed.
Today, it has become a popular commuter town for families set in scenic South Lanarkshire countryside with a relatively high number of amenities and things to do given a town of its size. The town centre has a number of typical high-street and independent businesses, quite a few restaurants and cafes offering a variety of cuisines. The Strathaven Hotel is found a short walk or car ride north of Common Green, there’s also Strathaven Park which has lots of facilities like a toddlers play area, bowling green, putting green, boating lake and more. There’s also a nearby garden centre, auction market, and paintball facility. Each year in August the town holds a Balloon Festival, the only hot air ballooning event of its kind in Scotland attracting some 30,000 spectators annually. For those that enjoy golf, Strathaven Golf club is an excellent parkland course.
The town also holds a variety of historical places of interest. Strathaven Castle is thought to have been built in the mid-14th century. The remaining ruins sit atop a rocky crag surrounded by Powmillon Burn and can still be seen today. The castle is linked to the town by the ‘Boo Backit Brig’, a small arched bridge, and the old Town Mill which stands next to it is now an Arts and Heritage Centre. East Church, built in 1777, is known for its landmark spire and was the place of worship for the Duke of Hamilton who maintained a summer home nearby at Dungavel House.
Being a commuter town transport links are fairly well-developed. The A71 passes through the town and connects to Edinburgh and Kilmarnock. The A71 also offers connections to the M74 motorway and allows for travel into Glasgow or further. Bus services connect the town to local destinations such as East Kilbride, Hamilton and Larkhall, which has the nearest train station. The town currently has no dedicated railway station of its own but would undoubtedly benefit from the addition of one.
In terms of local schooling, Strathaven is served by three primary schools, Kirklandpark, Wester Overton and St Patricks; Strathaven Academy is the town’s only High School. Strathaven Academy was in the top 20 out of 339 secondaries across Scotland in 2019 for Higher exam performance.
What do you get in a Home Report?
Single Survey
A professional inspection that provides a snapshot of the property’s condition at the time of inspection, with clear condition ratings and notes.
Energy Report (includes EPC)
An overview of energy performance and emissions, plus recommended improvements. If you’re producing a Home Report, the EPC is included within it.
Property Questionnaire
Completed by the seller, covering practical information a buyer needs (for example, council tax band, utilities, parking, alterations and factoring arrangements where relevant).
How it works
Request a quote
Via online form
Book the inspection
Arranged at a suitable time for you
Survey completed
By a qualified RICS surveyor
Home Report issued
Ready to share with your prospective buyers
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Residential Services
Most homes marketed for sale in Scotland need a Home Report, but there are exceptions (for example, certain private sales not put on the market).
Yes — if you’re producing a Home Report, the EPC is included as part of it.
Not necessarily. Access can often be arranged via your selling agent, keysafe, or other agreed method.
The report may recommend specialist checks for particular issues. If that happens, we’ll explain what it means and what people usually do next.
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